Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr wants fans to have no doubt: He was "born ready".
The Canadian-born, Dominican Republic-raised slugger who just signed a $500m (£374m) contract - the third largest in Major League Baseball (MLB) history - is widely viewed as the team's best player and a key reason why Toronto is finally headed to the World Series for the first time in 32 years.
In many ways, his life had led up to this very moment. His father, baseball Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr, spent the bulk of his career playing for the now-defunct Montreal Expos, but a World Series title always eluded him.
His son, who was born in Montreal, is now vowing to bring the championship ring home and give it to his father.
"My personal goal is to win a World Series and give the ring to my dad," the younger Guerrero said in an interview with Tom Verducci of Fox Sports and Sports Illustrated.
